I’ve been beating this drum for a while, but I think what the Yankees are going to need starting in 2012 (though possibly as early as next year) is a super-utility guy – think Chone Figgins back when he was good. We’re going to have a third baseman and shortstop who are over 36, so we’ll need someone who can play those two positions, as well as the occasional game at second, and possibly a game in the outfield here and there. Oh, and this guy is going to have to hit – much better than Ramiro Pena, obviously, and better than replacement level, at least. Is Laird that guy? We can dream, can’t we?